Gillian Tredwell
Barrington Passage,NS
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in a hospital setting. Excellent at addressing patient needs and attention to detail. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Licensed Practical Nurse
Dartmouth General Hospital And Roseway Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Dartmouth General Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Monitored, tracked, documented and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Used aseptic and sterile techniques to provide wound care and dressing applications.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters and IVs, along with management of PICC lines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards and safety protocols.
Personal Care Worker
Northwood
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Providing assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting residents.
- Encouraging and providing moral support for residents to help adjust to disabilities and illnesses.
- Observed and examined residents to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
- Turning and positioning bed bound residents to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documenting food and liquid intake or output and reporting any changes to nurse in charge.
- Keeping accurate records of residents' care, condition and progress.
Internet Sales Coordinator
Dartmouth Dodge
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Corresponded with online customers to address questions about vehicles, payments and services.
- Promoted products in online communities through weblog or discussion-forum postings, e-mail marketing programs or online advertising.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Part-Time Receptionist
Dartmouth Dodge
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Answered inquiries and resolved or escalated issues to management personnel for problem resolution.
- Greeting customers and making sure they are taken care of.
- Delievered important documents to the department of motor vehicles.
- Signing off service paperwork for in service dates.
- Taking and refunding payments.
- Signing out license plates for staff and customers.
- Filing paperwork.
Customer Service Representative
HGS Rogers Wireless
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Customer Service Associate
Staples
07.2014 - 02.2018
- Informed customers about special promotions and provided detailed information for various products.
- Ringing through customer purchases and returns.
- Training newly hired cashiers on procedures, customer service and sale techniques.
- Assisting on the sales floor.
Cashier
Burger King
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Performed cash, card and cheque transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Learned positions for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Cleaner
Acadian Seaplants
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College
Kentville, NS07.2022
High School Diploma -
Prince Andrew High School
Dartmouth, NS06.2016
Skills
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Multi-tasking ability
- Friendly demeanor
- Computer knowledgeable
- Dependable and knowledgeable
Certification
- Dementia: Understanding the Journey
- First Aid/ CPR level C
Timeline
Casual Licensed Practical Nurse
Dartmouth General Hospital And Roseway Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
07.2022 - Current
Personal Care Worker
Northwood
03.2022 - 07.2022
Internet Sales Coordinator
Dartmouth Dodge
02.2022 - 10.2022
Part-Time Receptionist
Dartmouth Dodge
06.2018 - 01.2020
Customer Service Representative
HGS Rogers Wireless
03.2018 - 06.2018
Cashier
Burger King
12.2016 - 06.2017
Customer Service Associate
Staples
07.2014 - 02.2018
Cleaner
Acadian Seaplants
09.2013 - 06.2014
Licensed Practical Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College
High School Diploma -
Prince Andrew High School